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Lace from the Inside Out

Advancing Lace Techniques

Take the knitting journey of a lifetime when you create designer Laura Nelkinís exclusive Life Cycle lace shawl or baby blanket, knit in the round.

Celebrate a new life or a treasured friend with the gift of a stunning lace baby blanket or shawl. Renowned lace designer Laura Nelkin will knit along with you as you create her delicate Life Cycle pattern. She will show you how to master nupps, read lace charts and work this square project in the round. You will work through five beautiful motifs before adding an edging that is a work of art in itself.

Lesson 4. Egg Stitch Rounds 5-12

Lesson 5. Instar & Cocoon Stitches

Start on the next sections of your lace with the beautiful instar stitch and cocoon rounds.

25:34

Lesson 6. Nymph Stitch

Now that you've gone over multiple lace stitches, step up your game with the nymph stitch.

12:28

Lesson 7. Imago Stitch

Learn the delicate imago stitch so you can add something unique to any of your lace patterns.

24:47

Lesson 8. Cyclo Edging

Let's talk about edging! Learn about joins and the construction of edgings.

23:33

Lesson 9. Finishing Your Piece

Learn how to finish your piece with the Kitchener stitch and weaving in the ends. Also learn about soaking and blocking in this finishing lesson.

12:42

Lesson 10. Yarn, Gauge & Needles

Go back to basics with gauge and needle choice as Laura delves into the best ways to knit your lace.

38:42

Lesson 11. Techniques & Tips

Finish your lace experience with some techniques and tips, including how to use a lifeline and fix mistakes. Also learn about knitting with beads and working from charts.

"I recommend this class for several reasons: The instructor, Laura Nelken, gives clear directions and has many helpful suggestions for improving my knitting techniques. I have learned the circular cast on, the life line, and a new provisional cast on so far, and I'm only 1/3 of the way through the course and my project. The written directions are also very clear and easy to use. The project is interesting, with varied stitches; I am practicing each stitch enough to become proficient, and then there's a new thing to learn. I have been knitting for almost 50 years but have never done much with lace. I'm glad to be able to add it to my repertoire with this course." - mixbarrington

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Lesson plan

6:38

Lesson 1. Introduction

Meet Laura and learn more about lace patterns.

15:49

Lesson 2. Getting Started

Learn about the shawl you'll be making, Life Cycle. Get to know the double-pointed needle cast-on and the magic loop cast-on, then make your choice to get started on your lace knitting!

Lesson 4. Egg Stitch Rounds 5-12

Lesson 5. Instar & Cocoon Stitches

Start on the next sections of your lace with the beautiful instar stitch and cocoon rounds.

25:34

Lesson 6. Nymph Stitch

Now that you've gone over multiple lace stitches, step up your game with the nymph stitch.

12:28

Lesson 7. Imago Stitch

Learn the delicate imago stitch so you can add something unique to any of your lace patterns.

24:47

Lesson 8. Cyclo Edging

Let's talk about edging! Learn about joins and the construction of edgings.

23:33

Lesson 9. Finishing Your Piece

Learn how to finish your piece with the Kitchener stitch and weaving in the ends. Also learn about soaking and blocking in this finishing lesson.

12:42

Lesson 10. Yarn, Gauge & Needles

Go back to basics with gauge and needle choice as Laura delves into the best ways to knit your lace.

38:42

Lesson 11. Techniques & Tips

Finish your lace experience with some techniques and tips, including how to use a lifeline and fix mistakes. Also learn about knitting with beads and working from charts.

The instructor

Laura Nelkin, Instructor of Lace from the Inside Out

Laura Nelkin lives in upstate New York, where the sunny season is short, leaving plenty of time for knitting indoors. Though she has a degree in apparel design, she took to knitting years ago and hasn't looked back since. Today, she finds herself fascinated with beads and lace. Laura teaches all over the country, runs mystery knit-alongs and even has her own line of knitting kits and self-published patterns. You can find them online, as well as in her book, Knockout Knits.

Ratings & reviews

Class rating

(23 reviews)

Exciting New Techniques

by speranza1508937 on May 27, 2015

Looking forward to learning new skills! I enjoy Laura's classes very much. She is a very good teacher.

Carol

Looking forward to learning new skills! I enjoy Laura's classes very much. She is a very good teacher.

Carol

Fantastic!

by Queen jan on May 26, 2015

Fantastic. Laura is a wonderful instructor. She is methodical and laid back simultaneously. Great tips and I especially needed the stitch by stitch presentations! Thank you.

Fantastic. Laura is a wonderful instructor. She is methodical and laid back simultaneously. Great tips and I especially needed the stitch by stitch presentations! Thank you.

A Superb Class And Reference

by Sewtat on March 27, 2015

As an experienced lace knitter, I thought, what a joy it was to learn so many tips and tricks in this class which I completed some time ago. Made the baby blanket. Went on to a large shawl with iffy charts and instructions. Attaching the perpendicular edging has been a nightmare but thanks to Laura's wonderful chapter on double and triple joins which I was able to go back and reference, all is coming together splendidly. This class was a life saver! Would absolutely recommend it to beginners ...

As an experienced lace knitter, I thought, what a joy it was to learn so many tips and tricks in this class which I completed some time ago. Made the baby blanket. Went on to a large shawl with iffy charts and instructions. Attaching the perpendicular edging has been a nightmare but thanks to Laura's wonderful chapter on double and triple joins which I was able to go back and reference, all is coming together splendidly. This class was a life saver! Would absolutely recommend it to beginners and experienced knitters alike. Laura's teaching style and expertise will be at your fingertips forever!

Lovely Class

by Susiestitch on March 5, 2015

This class was well worth the investment, lots of wonderful hints and tips, easy to follow class materials and great video footage. Laura has a lovely, friendly style and her designs are beautiful. Thank you Craftsy and Laura for a lovely class!

This class was well worth the investment, lots of wonderful hints and tips, easy to follow class materials and great video footage. Laura has a lovely, friendly style and her designs are beautiful. Thank you Craftsy and Laura for a lovely class!

Laura & craftsy

by JoeiB on February 8, 2015

The best combo Ever. I really wanted to knit lace. Took the other 2 classes first. Was so pleased with the results. Learned So Much I even tackled an "advanced" lace shawlette on my own. Loved it. Now I'm back for nupps and inside out with the magic loop.

The best combo Ever. I really wanted to knit lace. Took the other 2 classes first. Was so pleased with the results. Learned So Much I even tackled an "advanced" lace shawlette on my own. Loved it. Now I'm back for nupps and inside out with the magic loop.